NTA Blog: Low-Income Taxpayers Encounter Communication Barriers That Hinder Correspondence Audit Resolution

May 19. 2022 – Many taxpayers experience difficulties with correspondence audits. Once a return is selected for examination, the IRS […] The post NTA Blog: Low-Income Taxpayers Encounte...

TAS Tax Tip: Adjust Your Withholding to Ensure There’s No Surprises on Tax Day

May 17, 2022 – It is a good practice for everyone to do a paycheck check-up every year. Checking your […] The post TAS Tax Tip: Adjust Your Withholding to Ensure There’s No Surprises on...

TAS Tax Tip: Why do I owe a penalty and interest and what can I do about it?

May 10, 2022 – Do you owe a penalty? Here’s why and what you may be able to do about […] The post TAS Tax Tip: Why do I owe a penalty and interest and what can I do about it? appe...

NTA Blog: Despite Operating Legally in Many States, Marijuana-Related Businesses Face Significant Federal Income Tax Law Challenges

May 10, 2022 – As the National Taxpayer Advocate, I am the voice of *all* taxpayers within the IRS. As […] The post NTA Blog: Despite Operating Legally in Many States, Marijuana-Related...

TAS Tax Tip: How to handle a notification of tax-related identity theft

May 3, 2022 – Did you get a notification from IRS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) advising you that […] The post TAS Tax Tip: How to handle a notification of tax-related ide...

Taxpayer Advocate Service Partners With IRS to Provide Face-to-Face Saturday Help

Saturday Help The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is pleased to announce we are partnering with the IRS to offer in-person […] The post Taxpayer Advocate Service Partners With IRS to Provide ...

NTA Blog: IRS Online Accounts Do Not Have Sufficient Functionality and Integration With Existing Tools to Meet the Needs of Taxpayers and Tax Professionals

April 28, 2022 – The IRS has yet to develop and adopt a one-stop solution for online and digital offerings […] The post NTA Blog: IRS Online Accounts Do Not Have Sufficient Functionalit...

TAS Tax Tip: Tax terms – find the meaning of them by searching our website

April 26, 2022 – The IRS uses many words and terms related to taxes that aren’t always easy to understand. […] The post TAS Tax Tip: Tax terms – find the meaning of them by searching ou...

National Taxpayer Advocate to Testify with IRS Commissioner at Government Operations Subcommittee Hearing

4/20/2022 – On Thursday, April 21 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins will testify in […] The post National Taxpayer Advocate to Testify with IRS Commiss...

TAS Tax Tip: Need help resolving a tax amount owed or finding the right payment option?

April 19, 2022 – Got a tax bill for your federal tax return? We have resources to help you resolve […] The post TAS Tax Tip: Need help resolving a tax amount owed or finding the right p...